Kaplan High School vs Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 214 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaplan High School
Kaplan · Public high · Grades 9–12
528 students
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Gretna · Public high · Grades 6–12
527 students
| Measure | Kaplan High School Kaplan, Louisiana | Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies Gretna, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #55 of 246 | #43 of 246 |
| National rank | #2785 of 16,910 | #2397 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 528 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 97.5% |
| city | Kaplan | Gretna |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 72.1).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 87%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •Kaplan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 51%).
- •Kaplan High School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 21.1).
- •Kaplan High School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 527.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kaplan High School better than Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies ranks higher (73.8 vs 72.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kaplan High School and Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies?
About 214 km in a straight line, between Kaplan and Gretna in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kaplan High School: 528. Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kaplan High School and Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies rank in Louisiana?
Kaplan High School is 55th of 246 and Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies is 43rd of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).